Data for Impact: Communicating Data
This is a continuing professional development course available to North Carolina Area Health Education Centers (AHECs). Learn more about the Gillings School’s partnership with NC AHEC and see our full continuing professional development catalog.
Data for Impact: Communicating Data
Target Audience
Public health professionals; administrators; nonprofits; those that gather and share community data; and anyone that wants to strengthen or expand their background in collecting, analyzing and communicating population health data in support of healthy communities.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the importance to and role of communication in public health organizations.
- Identify effective strategies for communicating with internal and external audiences.
- Identify unique methods of visualizing quantitative and qualitative data.
- Understand the essential elements of putting together a data story.
Description
After attending this two-part webinar, participants will gain valuable information and tips for effectively using data in communicating a message or issue. Session 1 is an introduction to storytelling. Session 2 will focus on creating a data story.
This webinar is part of the Data for Impact Training Series. The series is designed for those who want to strengthen or expand their background in collecting, analyzing, and communicating population health data in support of healthy thriving communities. These interactive webinars apply lessons learned through small-group exercises and discussions, giving participants opportunities to interact and learn from their peers.
Details
Duration
6 hours (2 sessions, 3 hours each)
Formats Available
Live webinar
Prerequisites
This series is appropriate for all knowledge and data skill levels; however, the instructors request that participants complete a series of self-paced, interactive lessons to establish a baseline foundation in public health data. Links to these lessons will be provided prior to the course. The time required to complete the prerequisites is approximately 2 hours.
Instructor Information
Adrienne Hall, MPH, PhD(c)
Spatial and Data Analyst
North Carolina Institute for Public Health
Margaret Benson Nemitz, MPH
Spatial and Data Analyst
North Carolina Institute for Public Health
Request a Course
Local AHECs can request this course by completing our request form.
